LINDA HEFFERNAN LIMITED

Linda Heffernan Limited is a specialist acupuncture practice and training centre founded by Linda Heffernan, a pioneer of acupuncture in Ireland. With nearly four decades of clinical experience, Linda combines her medical background from University College Cork with advanced study at the Royal College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. She now directs the College of Integrative Acupuncture in Loughrea, where she offers both personalised treatment and a three‑year part‑time qualification for aspiring practitioners.

The clinic provides safe, evidence‑based acupuncture for a wide range of conditions, from chronic fatigue, chest infections and back pain to digestive disorders, gynaecological issues and mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. Each initial consultation includes a thorough review of symptoms, lifestyle, diet, family history, tongue observation, pulse taking, hand morphology and spinal palpation, followed by gentle insertion of sterile, disposable needles. Sessions typically last 1.5–2 hours, leaving patients feeling calm and relaxed.

In addition to patient care, Linda Heffernan Limited trains acupuncturists nationwide, having mentored numerous professionals since establishing the college in 1996. The practice serves individuals seeking holistic health maintenance and those requiring targeted relief from specific ailments.